Lived experience and clinical need of women of reproductive age with Ureaplasma urealyticum infection: a qualitative study.

OBJECTIVES

To explore the lived experiences and current clinical needs of women of reproductive age with Ureaplasma Urealyticum (UU) infection in the reproductive tract.

MATERIALS AND

METHODS

A descriptive qualitative study was conducted using purposive sampling. Sixteen women of reproductive age with UU infection of the reproductive tract were included in the study. Data collection was based on in-depth interviews and on-site records of the researchers. Inductive thematic analysis was conducted.

RESULTS

Five themes emerged: (a)physiological impact, (b)psychological impact, (c)social impact, (d)economic impact, and (e)clinical health care needs. The impact is diverse, radiating to various aspects of their physiology, psychology, society, and economy. The clinical needs of the relevant population mainly include information, psychological, and support needs.

CONCLUSIONS

Our findings indicate the need to strengthen intervention plan development; emphasize knowledge dissemination, psychological intervention, and social support for relevant populations; and provide assistance in disease treatment and management.